EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Executive Assistant for the Senior Ranking AFRC Commander and vice Commander; plans and coordinates administrative functions and provides information assistance and advice regarding official functions of the organization.

Duties

Work in a Total Force Enterprise (TFE) stand-alone wing environment as executive assistant for the only Personnel Recovery organization element within Air Force Reserve Command. Act as interface with military, governmental and private sector organizations for visits and matters on protocol, coordinating protocol issues arising from official functions. Serves as Administrative Support Specialist for the Commander (920 RQW/CC). Responsible for the day-to-day management of security, travel administration, internal controls human resource management, and other administrative support for the Commander, Vice Commander, Command Chief and other command staff admin positions. Performs a wide variety of office management duties. Develops comprehensive plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of the day-to-day and long range calendar, assignments, actions and activities requiring Senior Leader involvement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) applying protocol regulations and procedures in the coordination and execution of official functions and DV/VIP Visits; (2) advising on matters relating to administration management, personnel, budget, security, and travel programs; (3) facilitating the workload to meet suspense deadlines; 4) recommending course of action to resolve administrative issues. OR EDUCATION: Master Degree or equivalent Graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to identify and resolve procedural issues and problems related to program area of responsibility. 2. Knowledge of the protocol regulations, procedures, and instructions that apply to military and civilian leaders. 3. Knowledge of management principles, and techniques of analysis and evaluation, analyses and recommends solutions to problems in staffing and administrative procedures. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and effectively plan, organize, and coordinate office administration workloads and to meet suspense deadlines. 5. Ability to apply security, travel, personnel, budget and supply regulations, procedures and practices to the requirements of the office. 6. Ability to deal with very sensitive issues and handle them with discretion. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.